As Phil and I found the highest number of
Egyptian Nightjars ever seen in Saudi Arabia very close to my ringing site I
thought we could have a chance of catching one or two. Unfortunately we failed
to catch any birds even though they were close to the nets at times but always
flew along the nets or flew around them as it was obvious they could see the nets
without problem. We did not keep the nets up for long as we did not want to
disturb the birds as they use the ringing area at present for roosting so
caught very little except a juvenile Indian (Clamorous) Reed Warbler that was
growing new feathers and looked a little bit worst for wear. We also caught two
Graceful Prinias but nothing else.
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| Graceful Prinia |
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| Graceful Prinia |